New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

William Gordon Zickl

Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Batavia, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2163939
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, William Gordon Zickl ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

38 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School
83.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2163939
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2163939 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to William Gordon Zickl, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Genesee County District Attorney'S Office, located in Batavia, NY (Genesee County), ZIP 14020. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 38 years on the register, William Gordon Zickl still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match William Gordon Zickl's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

38 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How William compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, William Gordon Zickl is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

38 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni

Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate

Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%83.7%
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2163939
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Genesee County District Attorney'S Office
County
Genesee
ZIP Code
14020
Phone
(585) 344-2550

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Gordon Zickl's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

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Before you rely on this record

William Gordon Zickl's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Zickl licensed?

William Zickl is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Gordon Zickl admitted to the bar?

William Gordon Zickl's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did William Gordon Zickl go to law school?

William Gordon Zickl attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.

What company does William Gordon Zickl work for?

William Gordon Zickl is associated with Genesee County District Attorney'S Office in Batavia, NY.

Is William Gordon Zickl in good standing?

Yes, William Gordon Zickl holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.